HT Correspondent
DIMPAUR, Feb 24: The ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow in collaboration with Nagaland University, held an awareness-cum-capacity building programme at the Lumami campus of the university on Tuesday to strengthen sustainable aquaculture practices and promote scientific fisheries development in the North Eastern Hill (NEH) region.
Addressing the programme virtually, Dr Kajal Chakraborty, director, ICAR–NBFGR, Lucknow, presented an overview of the bureau’s initiatives in the NEH region.
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He highlighted fish germplasm conservation, brood bank development, biosecurity measures and farmer-oriented capacity-building interventions aimed at enhancing regional fisheries productivity.
The inaugural session included the release of farmers’ extension booklets in Nagamese and Ao languages to support scientific fish farming practices at the grassroots level.
Senior functionaries of the university emphasised the importance of integrating indigenous ecological knowledge with modern aquaculture technologies to improve productivity and sustainability.
Prof B Kilangla Jamir, VC (in-charge), Nagaland University, underscored the vast fisheries potential of Nagaland, noting the state’s abundant streams, ponds, springs and terrace-based water systems.
She observed that despite these natural resources, dependence on imported fish remains high, reflecting a production gap as well as a significant opportunity for achieving self-reliance through scientific pond management, quality seed use, balanced feeding and systematic water-quality monitoring.
Dr Abemo, registrar, Nagaland University, emphasised the university’s commitment to providing strong administrative support for community-oriented research and extension initiatives.
Prof Bendang Ao, director, research & development cell of the university, highlighted the importance of translating academic research into measurable field-level outcomes that directly benefit rural communities.
The programme witnessed participation of nearly 250 attendees.
